Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is hiring 15,000 seasonal workers nationwide this week in its big annual push to staff up for the busy summer season, and one that likely hinges on whether teenagers are ready to return to seasonal jobs.
The company is hosting hiring events at its theme parks across the country. Six Flags’ labor model is built on a large, seasonal, part-time labor force. Last summer, the company announced that it would increase wages for some positions to $11 an hour at minimum and offer bonuses to seasonal employees who stay on longer. It also loosened a number of its rules for employees, who can now get hired when they have tattoos, nose rings, multiple ear piercings and “most modern hairstyles.”
“Our jobs are great for students, teachers, retirees or anyone looking for a second job that allows them to work around a busy personal schedule,” Six Flags Over Texas manager of marketing and communications Brad Malone said.
